The people of Montana are a unique bunch. It’s not that we’re trying to be different, it’s just that life moves at a different pace in the Treasure State, and that’s the way we like it.
These are a few of the unwritten rules we live by.
- The best adventures happen at home.
Jeff Krause / Flickr It’s not that we don’t love visiting other parts of the country, but if we have a free weekend and a little cash, we prefer to explore our own beautiful state.
- Eat local.
Juan-Calderon / Flickr From fresh huckleberries to Flathead cherries, locally raised cattle and of course, huckleberry bear claws from the Polebridge Mercantile, no one can blame us for wanting to eat local.
- Hold the door open for the person behind you.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr It’s just the polite thing to do.
- Wave to others when you’re driving. Yes, even strangers.
Amy Guth / Flickr It’s the Montana way.
- Live with integrity.
junaidrao / Flickr This means something slightly different for every Montanan, but it all boils down to being a good person and staying true to your values.
- Steak should be at least a little pink.
Michael Saechang / Flickr If you want something well done with ketchup, order a burger.
- Keep your driveway and sidewalks shoveled. Help your neighbor if you can.
oddharmonic / Flickr When it comes to Montana winters, we’re all in this together.
- Keep as much of Montana a secret as you can.
Troy Smith / Flickr Montana is full. Wink, wink.
- Cherish small town living.
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr The vast majority of us grew up in small towns, and we wouldn’t have had it any other way.
- Don’t eat the Rocky Mountain oysters… or do, we’re all about freedom.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr It’s your call.
No matter where you go or how far from home you end up living, you can never take the Montana out of a Montanan.
Jeff Krause / Flickr
It’s not that we don’t love visiting other parts of the country, but if we have a free weekend and a little cash, we prefer to explore our own beautiful state.
Juan-Calderon / Flickr
From fresh huckleberries to Flathead cherries, locally raised cattle and of course, huckleberry bear claws from the Polebridge Mercantile, no one can blame us for wanting to eat local.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr
It’s just the polite thing to do.
Amy Guth / Flickr
It’s the Montana way.
junaidrao / Flickr
This means something slightly different for every Montanan, but it all boils down to being a good person and staying true to your values.
Michael Saechang / Flickr
If you want something well done with ketchup, order a burger.
oddharmonic / Flickr
When it comes to Montana winters, we’re all in this together.
Troy Smith / Flickr
Montana is full. Wink, wink.
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr
The vast majority of us grew up in small towns, and we wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr
It’s your call.
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